variants or less commonly autistic spectrum disorder
: any of a group of developmental disorders (such as autism and Asperger's syndrome) marked by impairments in the ability to communicate and interact socially and by the presence of repetitive behaviors or restricted interests
called alsopervasive developmental disorder
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Recent Examples on the WebThe company is working on digital therapeutics to improve attention and cognitive dysfunction in several additional neuropsychiatric diseases, including autism spectrum disorder, major depressive disorder, and multiple sclerosis. Ryan Cross, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2022 Alexis has autism spectrum disorder and refuses to eat any other foods. Brenda Goodman, CNN, 19 May 2022 His medical and school records included references to diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder, although psychiatrists say those conditions are not indicative of future violence. Dave Collins, courant.com, 19 Feb. 2022 Those with autism spectrum disorder often have problems with social communication and interaction and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. Stephen Singer, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2022 Indeed, people with autism spectrum disorder tend to be disconnected from or overwhelmed by their interoceptive signals, which can lead to either flat affect (shutting down) or overreactivity (melting down) in social situations. Kate Murphy, WSJ, 13 Aug. 2022 Furthermore, investigations have begun into the use of exosome therapy for neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and even autism spectrum disorder. Philip W. Askenase, Scientific American, 17 June 2020 In June 2021, there were 2,641 Rhode Island children ages 3 to 21 with autism spectrum disorder who received special education services, according to the latest Rhode Island Kids Count Fact Book. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 16 June 2022 For years, people have spread rumors online using a variety of angles, including rumors about vaccines and autism spectrum disorder, sudden infant death syndrome and developmental delays. Tribune News Service, al, 24 May 2022 See More